Have you ever thought that banana can actually help you lose weight? Well, many people have a misconception that this fruit promotes weight gain. And those who want to lose weight, avoid eating this fruit to control their weight. But this wonder fruit can actually help you shed some kilos. Here are some ways in which bananas help lose weight: Prevents water retention – being rich in potassium, this fruit helps in preventing water retention in your body that reduces bloating or swelling up of the body. If you want to have a flat belly, include banana in your diet as it is best foods for it. Burn fats – banana helps in burning the unwanted fats as the fruit is rich in choline and all types of Vitamin B that prevent the body from storing fat, especially in the tummy area. Helps avoid junk food – eat a banana when you are craving for junk food as it satiate your hunger and hence lets you avoid junk. Aids digestion – this wonder fruit contains rich amount of pro-biotic elements that help the growth of good bacteria in the gut and helps in the proper digestion of food. Indigestion being the main reason for weight gain. The banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry, produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. In some countries, bananas used for cooking may be called plantains.